Former British prime minister's granddaughter to talk about his life on two cruises this year
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Rebecca Gibson |
Celia Sandys, author and granddaughter of former British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill, is to share details about his life on two Tauck river cruises this year.
Sandys, the daughter of Churchill’s eldest child, has published five books and hosted television programmes chronicling the former prime minister’s life. While onboard Tauck’s ships, she will share details about the time she spent with her grandfather in the UK and during extensive travels abroad.
The talks will coincide with both the 75th anniversary of Churchill’s appointment as prime minister and the 50th anniversary of his death.
“Winston Churchill is one of the most fascinating figures of the 20th century,” said Dan Mahar, Tauck CEO. “Not only did he lead the UK through its ‘darkest hour’ as prime minister, but he was also a Nobel Prize-winning author, an escaped war prisoner, a House of Commons member for 60 years and a landscape painter of considerable talent. Who better to bring this legend of British history to life for Tauck guests than his granddaughter and biographer?”
This April, Sandys will sail on the new 23-day Belle Epoch: London to Monte Carlo river cruise, which offers guests exclusive shore excursions including a tasting tour at a goat farm in Étretat, dinner at a château in Rouen, and guided visits to Honfleur and the Absinthe Museum in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Sandys will also join guests on a 14-day Cruising the Seine Plus Versailles, Paris & London itinerary.
Both tours will begin with an inclusive two-night stay at The Savoy hotel in London, UK, which was regularly visited by Churchill.